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HCG Qualitative

Test Code
HCGQL


Alias/See Also
Epic: LAB144


Preferred Specimen

Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 3 mL




Minimum Volume

0.10 mL




Instructions
Centrifuge and separate cells within 4 hours of collection


Transport Container
Plastic vial


Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Undefined
Refrigerated (on gel): 24 hours
Refrigerated (off gel): 48 hours
Frozen: Indefinitely




Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Specimen stored on gel >24 hours.




Setup Schedule

Daily




Report Available

Same day




Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory

Inova Laboratories

2832 Juniper Street

Fairfax, VA 22031




Last Updated: March 8, 2023
Last Review: N. Wolford, March 8, 2023


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